June 27, 2012
Administration for Community Living Webinar—Managed LTSS: Engaging in the Stakeholder Process
Administration for Community Living Webinar
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Health Equity and Accountability Act
June 1, 2012
The Health Equity and Accountability Act recognizes that additional steps must be taken to specifically address health care disparities and provides additional tools necessary to address and eliminate health and health care disparities experienced by minority and underserved communities. It is an important move towards creating a sustainable health care system that can pave the road to health equity.
Silvia Yee Presents on "Disability Discrimination in Health Care"
April 20, 2012
DREDF attorney, Silvia Yee presents on the topic, "Disability Discrimination in Health Care," at the Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium held at the Jernigan Institute, Baltimore, MD, in April 2012
CMS Approval of "Duals" Demonstrations Moving Rapidly
April 4, 2012
Many states are setting up programs for people with disabilities and seniors who are on both Medicaid and Medicare. It is essential that advocates engage with their state officials and CMS on these "duals" initiatives. DREDF, the National Senior Citizens Law Center and others are working to protect the rights of people with disabilities in this process.
California Health Care Bills
October 10, 2009
Nine bills were introduced this year that would reduce barriers to access to health care for people with disabilities.
AB 214
April 3, 2009
Requires Group and Individual Plans to Provide Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coverage and Removes Benefit Limits on DME
Letter to the Senate on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
February 1, 2009
DREDF's letter to the Senate in support of healthcare–related aspects of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Schwarzenegger Vetoes DREDF Bill
September 30, 2008
California Governor Schwarzenegger vetoes DREDF's Durable Medical Equipment parity bill
Chambers et al. v. City and County of San Francisco
September 18, 2008
Judge Alsup approved the settlement agreement in Chambers et al. v. City and County of San Francisco. The settlement will prevent unnecessary institutionalization and increase community-based housing and service options in San Francisco. The Chambers press release has additional information.
ICDR – Comments on Healthcare Disparities
August 13, 2008
DREDF's public comments before the Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) on healthcare disparities experienced by people with disabilities.